Development of inorganic-conducting polymer composites and ionic liquid-based electrolytes for rechargeable lithium batteries. The project will lead to development of safe lithium batteries for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles to contribute to the national priority goal of reducing and capturing emissions in transport to improve our environment. Small, flexible batteries for new implantable medical devices will also be developed to treat millions of people suffering from different ....Development of inorganic-conducting polymer composites and ionic liquid-based electrolytes for rechargeable lithium batteries. The project will lead to development of safe lithium batteries for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles to contribute to the national priority goal of reducing and capturing emissions in transport to improve our environment. Small, flexible batteries for new implantable medical devices will also be developed to treat millions of people suffering from different diseases. The development of new scientific knowledge related to this project will place Australia at the forefront of an emerging domain of research. The project will take the incentive in establishing a leading national position in development of new energy storage technology.
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Polymerization of amyloid fibrils and electroactive hybrid nanowires using ionic liquids. The electronics world is constantly shrinking with devices being miniaturised and increasing levels of complexity built in. To maintain this trend, new technologies and new device fabrication approaches are required. APD Byrne, will develop new materials based on amyloid fibrils by their facile conversion to a range of novel high strength electroactive nanoscopic wires with application in many electronic d ....Polymerization of amyloid fibrils and electroactive hybrid nanowires using ionic liquids. The electronics world is constantly shrinking with devices being miniaturised and increasing levels of complexity built in. To maintain this trend, new technologies and new device fabrication approaches are required. APD Byrne, will develop new materials based on amyloid fibrils by their facile conversion to a range of novel high strength electroactive nanoscopic wires with application in many electronic devices. One such device that will benefit from these nanowires is organic solar cells. Solar is a clean renewable energy source that can reduce Australia's dependence on fossil fuels. The development of new approaches and materials aimed at increasing solar cell efficiencies is an important outcome for Australia.Read moreRead less